Bidspirit auction | British Military Mark 1 Magnetic

British Military Mark 1 Magnetic Marching Compass by T. G. Co. Ltd. - A Second World War period Mark 1 magnetic marching compass manufactured by T. G. Co. Ltd. for British military issue. The instrument is housed in a rectangular black Bakelite composite case. It features a hinged lid with an internal sighting mirror containing a vertical hairline. The compass dial is graduated from 1 to 35, representing 10-degree increments from 10 to 350, and includes cardinal direction markers N, E, S, and W. Two luminous dots are positioned adjacent to the North marker. The base of the unit is fitted with a folding brass thumb ring designed for steadying the device during use. The underside of the case features embossed and stamped markings including COMPASS, MAGNETIC MARCHING., MARK. 1., a British military broad arrow or pheon symbol, the serial number B42463, and the maker mark T. G. Co. Ltd. Dimensions: approximately 7.5cm x 6cm (closed).